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LONG BEACH, CA – Eric Arroyo, 31, of Long Beach will face a judge to determine whether or not there is enough evidence to move forward with a trial today. Arroyo is charged with two felony counts each of attempted murder of a peace officer and assault with a firearm upon a peace officer after a shootout he allegedly initiated with police, in which a Long Beach police officer was struck by gunfire from a fellow officer .. The criminal complaint alleges that Arroyo personally and intentionally discharged a firearm. He allegedly fired at a uniformed police officer in the courtyard of a Long Beach apartment complex in June of last year. Three officers returned fire , according to police, and the injured officer and Arroyo suffered what were described by police as “non-life-threatening” wounds in the shootout. The injured officer underwent surgery and is expected to recover. Police announced last year that the bullet recovered from the injured officer came from another officer who w...

COOL TOOLS So you love fresh veggies and herbs, but lack the space for an outdoor garden or a suitable light source for successful indoor plants ? The Click & Grow Indoor Smart Garden allows you to grow fresh herbs , fruits, veggies and flowers with zero effort. The planter utilizes an energy- efficient LED lamp arm , along with a specially developed Smart Soil to ensure that plants get the optimal configuration of water, oxygen and nutrients. This innovative growing medium , inspired by NASA technology, helps plants grow faster and more nutritious, without pesticides, hormones or other harmful substances. Plus, the 40- ounce tank holds enough water for a month. The basic herb garden kit is $59.99, which includes three basil plant capsules , or you can choose from among 40 preseeded capsules, with everything from chili peppers and wild strawberries to petunias and moss roses. The company also offers a Wall Farm — an indoor vertical garden unit that comes in two sizes and a...

Living in San Diego is not cheap, and the never-ending search for Craigslist roommates who won’t murder you in your sleep is part of the price some of us must pay to be renters in paradise. Anyone who has lived here long enough has at least one nightmare Craigslist roommate story to tell. Here are 11 common San Diego Craigslist roommates you can expect to find rummaging through your personal things, or perhaps beating the crap out of a piñata in your yard with their co-workers at 4am on a Tuesday (true story).   The Impossibly Good-Looking Surfer He never shows up anywhere on time, but somehow manages to get out of bed at dawn every single morning to ride some waves. He doesn’t own any close-toed shoes, and when he bothers to wear a shirt at all (rare!) it’s never buttoned higher than his nipples. Thanks to him, the floors are gritty with sand and the apartment smells distinctly of wetsuit. When he’s not in the water, he’s shaping a new board at his bro’s shop or watc...

The balance of our coverage provides a snapshot of who America's millionaires are, where they live, and how they built their wealth. Nearly two decades ago, these five families were featured in MONEY as "millionaires in the making"—households that were well on their way to a seven- figure net worth excluding the value of their primary residences. Rhone in MONEY’s August 2000 issue, when he was still a “Millionaire In The Making.”   That was starting in 2000, around the time the dotcom stock bubble began to burst. Yet despite running into one of the worst bear markets in history—which was followed soon after by the global financial panic , the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression—these families still managed to achieve their goals. How did they accomplish this? Some did it by living frugally and saving aggressively so that when the bad times hit, they had enough of a cushion. Others proved to be resilient in the face of setbacks, staying the course with the...

Click to expand Replay Video SETTINGS OFF HD HQ SD LO UP NEXT Video by CNBC The balance of our coverage provides a snapshot of who America’s millionaires are, where they live, and how they built their wealth. Nearly two decades ago, these five families were featured in MONEY as “millionaires in the making”—households that were well on their way to a seven- figure net worth excluding the value of their primary residences. That was starting in 2000, around the time the dotcom stock bubble began to burst. Yet despite running into one of the worst bear markets in history—which was followed soon after by the global financial panic , the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression—these families still managed to achieve their goals. How did they accomplish this? Some did it by living frugally and saving aggressively so that when the bad times hit, they had enough of a cushion. Others proved to be resilient in the face of setbacks, staying the course with their 401(k)s and IRAs in ...